Two recent studies, although distinct in focus and methodology, point to complementary findings that, in individuals living ...

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of ...

A company that manages more than 30 nursing homes in Missouri must face allegations that it deducted pay from some workers’ ...

State leaders said the cuts will bring to an end programs including nursing home infectious disease surveillance, tracking of ...

HHS announced it would slash its workforce by one quarter and consolidate several agency functions, leaving few offices or ...

The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will reduce its workforce by a quarter and consolidate ...

Mehmet Oz, MD, is an almost certain shoo-in for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services after advancing ...

Medical directors welcome the idea of regulators placing more responsibility in their hands, but changes will require more ...

CMS is emphasizing the necessity of using enhanced barrier precautions when caring for patients with chronic wounds or ...

ACHCA annual convocation will take place April 7-10 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dozens of educational sessions highlight the event.

The pressure to improve outcomes may convince nursing homes to tap into new clinical resources, but not every pitch is worth ...

Katie Smith Sloan is a leader who has championed innovative solutions and policies to improve the quality of life for older ...